Implant, a mandrel, and a method of forming an implant
US8801747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is directed to an implant having a coil for embolizing a vascular site, such as aneurysm. The coil has a specific three-dimensional shape that is achieved by winding the coil around a mandrel in a specific pattern and then heat setting the coil and the mandrel, another aspect of the invention. The three-dimensional shape resembles unclosed mobius loops. Also provided are methods of making the coil and methods of embolizing vascular site.
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